Crate training is like a playpen for a baby...a place to be safe while Mom needs to do something else. Puppies in particular can learn to be housetrained in only a few days when a crate is used properly.

Dogs that would happily rip down your curtains and mambo on the loveseat can be kept in check. Animals that like to eat inappropriate items when unsupervised can be placed in a crate with appropriate chew items.